8.5 V fixed LDO in a TO-220FP — what the ratings tell you
The STMicroelectronics L4940P85 is a single-output positive fixed LDO regulator delivering 8.5 V at up to 1.5 A.
Dropout headroom and quiescent current
Maximum dropout is 0.9 V at the full 1.5 A load.
Obsolete — planning the BOM line
The L4940P85 is listed as obsolete.
